1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MnCO3